physics synonyms

physics

n.

natural philosophy, science of the material world, science of matter and motion; see science 1.

Branches of physics include: electronics, mechanics, acoustics, thermodynamics, optics, geophysics, dynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy, hydraulics, pneumatics, aerophysics, astrophysics, chaos theory, theoretical physics, nuclear physics.

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